Flank Steak Fajitas with Homemade Sauce
This totally hit the spot! Normally in our household, on Tuesday nights, we enjoying having a Mexican meal. How about you?
These homemade fajitas are just simply delicious, versatile,made with real food ingredients and easy to create. Why buy store bought brands that are loaded with fake ingredients, extra calories and not at all healthy when you can easily make it at home?! As I always say fresh IS best. It’s so vital to nourish your mind and body with proper fuel for overall wellness.
For example: You wouldn’t give your vehicle the wrong type of fuel or not maintain at all, right? Otherwise, if you did, your car may not last that long. This applies to your own temple, your body. When you maintain your body well, it will respond properly especially over time. It’s best to stay away from the boxed foods and stay close to the earth. Below is a recipe that is packed full of wholesome goodness and so tasty. It’s a wonderful way to get the family involved and have fun creating in the kitchen.
SO…..LET’S SCROLL DOWN TO THE RECIPE FOR DETAILS
SERVES: about 8
INGREDIENTS:
1-2 packages sliced flank steak
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup lime juice, fresh
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp sweetener
2 whole medium onions, halved and sliced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced lengthwise
2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and sliced lengthwise
flour tortillas, warmed
cheese ( grated cheddar/ jack or Queso Fresco)
salsa
cottage cheese, or preferred style
cilantro leaves
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a dish, mix together the olive oil, Worcestershire, limes, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper and sugar until blended well. Pour half of the mixture into a separate dish. In the first dish, place the steak and turn over to coat well. Set aside. The second dish, place the veggies and coat on each side. Cover both dishes and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Prepare the tortillas, salsa, and rest of the garnishes.
Heat the skillet, over med-high heat, and drizzle olive oil. Add the veggies and let cook for a few minutes until they are cooked but slightly firm. Remove from heat and place on a dish to set aside.
In the same skillet, over med-high heat, add the meat and let cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until medium rare. Remove and allow to rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes.
If the meat hasn’t been sliced, now is the time and serve immediately with the garnish. Enjoy!!
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: sauce – calories 126; total fat 13; sodium 200g; potassium 40mg; total carbohydrates 36g; sugars 2g; protein 0.03g; vitamin A 7%; vitamin C 2%; calcium 1% and Iron 4%.